Politics & Policy
Ukraine: Russia said to be using more deadly weapons in war
A regional governor accused Russia of using incendiary weapons in Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk province.
4 years ago
Legislative effort to rehire retired Philly police officers is on ice
Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration could take action on its own, but it’s unclear if or when that might happen.
4 years ago
New baby formula plant gets another $8 million from Pa.
The new funding comes amid a nationwide shortage of infant formula.
4 years ago
Open or closed? City Dems are battling over who gets to decide endorsements.
4 years ago
U.S. lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
4 years ago
Jan. 6 hearing: what we learned and what it means
What did we learn from last night's Jan. 6 select committee hearing about the efforts to overturn the 2020 election, the attack on the Capitol and who is culpable?
Air Date: June 10, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Jan. 6 hearing takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump
Panel members worked to lay out a devastating case as they tried to tell the story of how it happened, and how to prevent it from ever happening again, for history.
4 years ago
N.J. committee approves new school safety, teen mental health measures
The Assembly Education Comm. cleared bipartisan legislation that would require each school district to develop a “behavioral threat assessment team.”
4 years ago
Gun violence activists, city officials brainstorm a way forward on gun violence prevention
In the spirit of collaboration, gun violence activists met with city leaders and law enforcement Thursday to share ideas for confronting the crisis.
4 years ago
Listen 3:40Shapiro speaks out against boycott of Martin’s ‘damn good’ potato rolls
The Democrat running for Pa. governor noted the bakery provides hundreds of jobs, and its owners have the right to give his opponent money.
4 years ago
Amid complaints, Pa. lawmakers move to restrict fireworks
“It sounds like a war zone the week of July 4th,” said the sponsor, state Rep. Frank Farry, R-Bucks.
4 years ago
What we know about Trump’s actions as insurrection unfolded
Much is already known about where Trump was, what he said, and how he reacted. But large gaps remain. Here's what we know.
4 years ago
With the June 30 deadline to pass a budget approaching, Republican lawmakers who had previously shunned additional spending seem to be warming to the idea.
4 years ago
Capitol riot panel blames Trump for Jan. 6 ‘attempted coup’
The chairman of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is saying it put America's “constitutional democracy at risk.”
4 years ago
How Doug Mastriano promoted election lies between Election Day and Jan. 6
Mastriano, who is now the Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial candidate, spread disinformation through his social media pages over 100 times in this 64-day timeframe.
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